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- 3 visitors recommend:
The Encyclopedia of New York City
Source: Amazon
Author: Kenneth T. Jackson (editor)
City: New York, State: NY
- McSorley's Old Ale House? Park Slope? Madame Restell? Pfaff's Cellar? CBGB? Look 'em up ... Just about anyplace or anyone notable in New York is contained in this huge book, which is roughly the size of the Manhattan white pages. (1995)
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- 7 visitors recommend:
The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Constitutional Convention Debates
Source: Amazon
Author: edited by Ralph Ketcham
- The Federalist Papers influenced the colonies to adopt the U.S. Constitution. Who were the anti-federalists? Men such as Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine. What impact did they have on the debate? They gave us the Bill of Rights and a more solid, lasting Constitution.
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- 6 visitors recommend:
The Federalist Papers -- In Modern Language: Indexed for Today's Political Issues
Source: Amazon
Author: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay; edited by Mary Webster
- A new "must-have" reference work on the old "must-have" set of essays that argued in support of the newly proposed Constitution. Some of the most important political opinion writing in history.
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- 3 visitors recommend:
The Debate on the Constitution
Source: Amazon
Author: edited by Bernard Bailyn
- A treasure of "Federalist and Antifederalist Speeches, Articles, and Letters During the Struggle over Ratification." Bailyn captures the spirit and the substance of the intense battle over the future of the American Republic. (1993)
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- 8 visitors recommend:
The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting
Source: Amazon
Author: Ed Reiter
- A wide-ranging guide that includes where to buy coins: the Internet, coin shops, auctions; where to find great deals; how to care for a collection; glossary of terms, and more. Includes the Statehood Quarters. (2002)
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- 4 visitors recommend:
The Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting
Source: Amazon
Author: Kenneth Bressett
- The classic guidebook. It's a comprehensive guide to everything a new collector needs to know. (1999)
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- 4 visitors recommend:
Coin Collector's Survival Manual
Source: Amazon
Author: Scott A. Travers
- Amazon readers give it four stars. One writes, "I felt the most helpful sections were the detailed write-ups on grading (different services, methods, and evolution of) and how to spot artificial toning, counterfitting, and doctoring/cleaning. It also explains how not to get ripped off at coin shows and by con-artist dealers. I would recommend this for beginners, as well as intermediate coin collectors." (2000)
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- 3 visitors recommend:
Coin Collecting for Dummies
Source: Amazon
Author: Ron Guth
- Amazon readers give it five stars. One writes, "This is a great book to read - even for non-coin collectors. The historical data is fascinating. Well written, good touches of humor -- informative and educational. I think it's appropriate for anyone from beginning to experienced collectors and just about anyone who's interested in money." (2001)
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- 3 visitors recommend:
Planning Your Rare Coin Retirement
Source: Amazon
Author: David L. Ganz
- Amazon readers give it five stars. One writes, "Coin Collecting is fun. This book shows how it can become profitable. The lists of gold and platinum are a swell bonus, because most collectors don't believe that they can buy precious metal coins so modestly in price." (1998)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
Ancient Coin Collecting V: The Romanion/Byzantine Culture
Source: Amazon
Author: Wayne G. Sayles
- From an Amazon reader: "Coinage usually reflects the culture, and this is clearly illustrated in Sayles' presentation. It is filled with numerous figures of coins, maps, and genealogy. ... It is fascinating to see how the coinage changed from images of emperor and soldiers to images of Christ and crosses." (1998)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
Statehood Quarters Collecting Kit
Source: Amazon
Author: Whitman Coin Products
- 1 Statehood folder, 2 Statehood plastic strips, 1 Statehood checklist/schedule, 1 copy of the new book "The Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting" and 1 hobby magnifier. (1999)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Ancient Coin Collecting
Source: Amazon
Author: Wayne G. Sayles
- From the author: "David Sear once said 'collectors of ancient coins suffer from the Robinson Crusoe syndrome,' that is, they feel a sense of isolation and tend to view themselves as alone on a tiny island. This book was written to help both new and seasoned collectors find footprints in the sand." (1996)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Ancient Coin Collecting II: Numismatic Art of the Greek World
Source: Amazon
Author: Wayne G. Sayles
- From an Amazon reader: "The great strength of this book is that it is equally beautiful and useful and the author obviously loves what he is writing about rather than giving a very dry, scholarly and perfunctory survey. I highly recommend this book." (1997)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Ancient Coin Collecting III: The Roman World-Politics and Propaganda
Source: Amazon
Author: Wayne G. Sayles
- From an Amazon reader: "Mr. Sayles has written a beautifully presented introduction and reference to the hobby of ancient coin collecting. Any book on coins should have photographs and that's what's included in this book, along with terrific written explanations of the coins. Since ancient coin collecting is about history, Mr. Sayles spends a large part of the books detailing the backgrounds of the emperors who appear on the coins." (1997)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Ancient Coin Collecting IV: Roman Provincial Coins
Source: Amazon
Author: Wayne G. Sayles
- From an Amazon reader: "With the combined factors of the fall of Soviet Communism, the advent of the Internet and it's various auction sites -- these coins are becoming plentiful and an inexpensive overview was sorely needed and Mr. Sayles book fits the niche well." (1998)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
One-Minute Coin Expert
Source: Amazon
Author: Scott A. Travers
- From an Amazon reader: "This book had many tips for the new collector. There are e-mail addresses and address of people that can help with coins that you are not sure are errors. It tells you what coins to buy and which are not a good bet. All in all, I've you're a new collector, buy it!" (2001)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins
Source: Amazon
Author: Coin World, edited by Brad Reed
- "Coin World" is the most widely read magazine on the topic of numismatics available. This new edition of the magazine's comprehensive catalog has been updated to include the most recent evaluations, a complete listing of pattern and experimental pieces, current grading and prices, an Appendix of Treasury and Mint officials, and more. 500+ photos. (1998)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
U.S. Rare Coin Handbook
Source: Amazon
Author: Les and Sue Fox
- Devoted mainly to Washington quarters and Franklin half-dollars. Includes 2-page full color spreads for each new State Quarter (1999-2001). (2002)
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- 0 visitors recommend:
Coin Collecting for Beginners
Source: Amazon
Author: Burton Hobson and Fred Reinfeld
- (1986)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
Ireland: The Songs
Source: Simply Irish
City: Dublin, Country: Ireland
- A series of song books featuring popular Irish Ballads with words, melody line and guitar chords. Illustrated with photgraphs from the famous Father Brown Collection of period photos he took around Ireland in the first four decades of the last century.
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- 4 visitors recommend:
What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew: From Fox Hunting to Whist -- The Facts of Daily Life in Nineteenth-Century England
Source: Amazon
Author: Daniel Pool
Country: United Kingdom
- From an Amazon reader: "I certainly wish that I had this book before I started reading Jane Austen, because it would have answered many of my questions. I had tried to use the dictionary and was not always successful. Daniel Pool's excellent book changed all of that! Have you ever wondered why Fanny Price was so dizzy after drinking NEGUS? What exactly was the difference between a GIG and a CURRICLE? Where in the Order of Precedence did Sir William Lucas fall as a BARONET? It is all here in this thoroughly engaging and delightful book." (1994)
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- 4 visitors recommend:
The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues
Source: Amazon
Author: James A. Riley (editor)
- From an Amazon reader: "If You Love Baseball ... I question that love if you do not have this book. This is the most concise collection of biographies, stats, and information about every human involved with the development, management, and participation in every Negro League that ever existed. Even players whose first name was not known is listed with at least a few words about when they played and for whom." (2002)
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- 4 visitors recommend:
The Giants Encyclopedia
Source: Amazon
Author: Tom Schott and Nick Peters
City: New York, State: NY
- "From its storied baseball history in New York to its 40 years of thrills in San Francisco, The Giants Encyclopedia is the first book to capture the complete legend of the Giants. Among the players who are profiled are Hall of Famers such as Willie Mays, Mel Ott, and Barry Bonds." (2000)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
The Complete New York Yankees: The Total Encyclopedia of the Team
Source: Amazon
Author: Derek Gentile
City: New York, State: NY
- (1998)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
The New York Mets Encyclopedia
Source: Amazon
Author: Peter C. Bjarkman
City: New York, State: NY
- (2001)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Stats Major League Handbook 2002
Source: Amazon
Author: Inc STATS
- Quick reference to the most complete stats on every major league player. (2002)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Nineteenth Century Baseball: Year-By-Year Statistics for the Major League Teams, 1871-1900
Source: Amazon
Author: Marshall D. Wright
- A year-by-year statistical history of the teams and players of the 19th century's major leagues. Teams are listed by league, with full rosters and complete statistics for each player. An introductory section for each year places the leagues in historical perspective. Includes features not found in most standard references, such as pitchers' batting statistics. (1996)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The National Association of Base Ball Players, 1857-1870
Source: Amazon
Author: Marshall D. Wright
- Professional baseball as we know it today began in 1871 with 10 teams forming the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. But U.S. baseball had a rich tradition prior to this date. This volume details the history of those teams. (2000)
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- 3 visitors recommend:
Encyclopedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology
Source: Amazon
Author: James P. Delgado (editor)
- From an Amazon reader: "Discovered this book in a library yesterday and immediately ordered it from Amazon. If anyone were seriously interested in Nautical Archaeology this should be the first book to get. Anyone studying this subject should make sure they have access to it, whether in a nearby library or in their personal library. Very comprehensive and well written." (1998)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Shipwrecks in the Americas
Source: Amazon
Author: Robert F. Marx
- From an Amazon reader: "This is not a book for the casual reader -- the text on underwater archaeology can be somewhat dense and technical, and the listings of shipwrecks are encyclopedic, not narrative. However, if you are a wreck diver, shipwreck enthusiast or archaeologist, this is a useful reference volume." (1994)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Rail Lines of Southern New England: A Handbook of Railroad History
Source: Amazon
Author: Ronald Dale Karr
State: RI
- From an Amazon reader: "Mr. Karr leaves no stone unturned in this scienctific analysis of the regions railroad lines. Mr. Karr has gone and 'uncovered the iron' in places that even natives would never have believed that an active line was ever present." (1995)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Rail Lines of Northern New England: A Handbook of Railroad History
Source: Amazon
Author: Ronald Dale Karr
State: ME
- From an Amazon reader: "I highly recommend this book for model railroaders and railfans, as well as anybody just interested in general history of the New England region." (2000)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
Off the Leash: Subversive Journeys Around Vermont
Source: Amazon
Author: Helen Husher
State: VT
- "Husher is not your usual travel writer. Instead, she looks beyond typical tourist attractions and sees interest in all sorts of off-the-beaten-path places. Although Vermont is full of historical sites, Husher seems to appreciate settings with a more subtle, perhaps even more profound, resonance. Her journeys take readers to the Donohue Sea Caves near Burlington, to fireworks displays in Randolph, and to Lake Champlain, where sightings of a water monster engage the imaginations of many of the folks who venture there." --Booklist (1999)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Vermont: An Explorer's Guide
Source: Amazon
Author: Christina Tree and Peter S. Jennison
State: VT
- "Useful and interesting ... Tree and Jennison's history of the state ... includes a wealth of information that broadens your knowledge of Vermont's history, politics, industry, and cultural background." -- Valley News, Lebanon, NH (1999)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Longstreet Highroad Guide To The Vermont Mountains
Source: Amazon
Author: Nancy Bazilchuk and Rick Strimbeck
State: VT
- From an Amazon reader: "An excellent resource for both Vermont mountain enthusiasts and Vermont residents who want to learn more about their beautiful state. Nancy Bazilchuk and Rick Strimbeck provide more than 50 helpful and original maps, as well as detailed trail descriptions and extensive info on the natural history, geology, flora, and fauna of hundreds of gorgeous mountain sites." (1999)
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- 0 visitors recommend:
Roadside Geology of Vermont and New Hampshire
Source: Amazon
Author: Bradford B. Van Diver
State: VT
- (1987)
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- 7 visitors recommend:
History of United States Naval Operations in World War II 15 Volume Set
Source: Amazon
Author: Samuel Eliot Morison
- From an Amazon reader: "While the official Army history of the war is the series of 'Green Books,' many of them dry as dust, Morsion's Navy history is a thrilling acount. The Pacific battles are especially thrilling, but Morsion covers the entire war on all oceans." (2001)
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